Devotees went into overdrive when the late superstar’s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz posted a cryptic picture of a church in darkness on Instagram.

It sparked rumours that the singer had already been secretly buried.

The snap, which was uploaded without a caption, is the first time the hair stylist has alluded to a funeral service actually taking place for the singer.

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SECRET: The photo sparked rumours that the singer had been secretly buried

“I am beginning to wonder if he has already been buried in secret”

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Fadi posted the snap after weeks of intense speculation about the megastar’s final send-off, with some dedicated fans waiting outside Highgate Cemetery, north London, to catch a glimpse of their hero being laid to rest.

The service has been shrouded in such secrecy that friends of the star were even forced to wait in the north London village to find out when their pal would be buried.

George, whose family are known to be extremely private, was expected to be buried on Mother’s Day, next to his mum, but there has been no public word confirming a funeral.

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George Michael Performs At Palais Garnier in 2012

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PRIVATE: George was expected to be buried on Mother’s Day

Now many fear they have missed their chance to say goodbye to the Wham! hitmaker, with some saying the photo is a sign the service has already secretly taken place.

One fan posted below Fadi’s photo: “Has George been buried?”

While another added on social media: “They finally buried George Michael. I feel like crying all over again.”

A third tweeted: “I am beginning to wonder if he has already been buried in secret.”

Some believe the snap was a photo of the church beside George’s Goring-on-Thames home, suggesting the pop star could have been buried in the quaint village, rather than near his central London home.

Last week former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley lashed out at a Channel 5 documentary about his pal’s death, saying it was “insensitive” for it to air before George’s funeral.

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DEATH: George Michael was found dead in his Oxfordshire house on Christmas Day

The comments led fans to believe George would be buried over the weekend.

The 53-year-old superstar was found dead in his Oxfordshire house on Christmas Day.